Ezekiel A New Sabbath for God s People Student Handout Lesson 1 Introduction to the Book of Ezekiel

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1 Ezekiel A New Sabbath for God s People Student Handout Lesson 1 Introduction to the Book of Ezekiel Objective To introduce you to the authorship, historical and theological context, main themes and literary flow of the book of Ezekiel Greetings Attendance and Accountability Requirements Writing utensils, Bibles, a good night s sleep Lesson Introduction to the Book of Ezekiel A. Historical Context God Creation Adam and Eve Cain and Abel Seth Many Generations Noah Ham, Japheth, Shem Many Generations Abram (Abraham) Isaac Jacob (Israel) 12 Sons by 4 women Joseph to Egypt Jacob and 11 Sons to Egypt Slavery in Egypt Moses Joshua Judges (Samuel) Saul David Solomon Rehoboam Split into two Kingdoms ( Israel 10 tribes and Judah - 2 tribes) - Israel Wicked kings Exile to Assyria in 722 B.C. - Judah Mix of godly and wicked Kings: 605 B.C. Nebuchadnezzar invades Jehoiakim, Daniel and three friends taken captive to Babylon 598 B.C. Ezekiel taken captive to Babylon 586 B.C. Jerusalem and the Temple destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar s army B. Geographical Context See map C. Ezekiel the man - Name = God is strong, God strengthens, or God makes hard. - Priest and a prophet years old when the book of Ezekiel begins (See Ezekiel 1:1). - Married, but his wife died during his ministry (see Ezekiel 24:15-27) - Son of man (over 90 times!) D. Outline of the book of Ezekiel 1. Ezekiel 1-7 Day 1 - God Takes the World in Hand 2. Ezekiel 8-13 Day 2 - Firmament-Rulers of Israel to be Judged 3. Ezekiel Day 3 - Plants, Trees and the Coming Judgment 4. Ezekiel Day 4 - Climax Rulers, City and Land to be Destroyed 5. Ezekiel 24-33a Day 5 - Swarms of Nations Fall 6. Ezekiel 33b-39 Day 6 A New Adam and a New Eden 7. Ezekiel Day 7 - A New Sabbath for God s People E. Overview of Ezekiel Refer to outline Homework Read Ezekiel 1-3; Begin to memorize the outline for Ezekiel; Read the article by Pastor Tuuri on the offices of Jesus as related to three of the four faces of the cherubim in Ezekiel 1 Pray / Prep for Worship - Pray with the students that they would worship the Lord with vigor and be attentive during the service.

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3 Priest, King and Prophet A Contemplation by Dennis Tuuri (with modifications) Prophet, priest and king, this is the order of the offices of Jesus that is most familiar to us, and which is followed by the Catechism. And from one perspective, this order is good and proper. The prophets in the Old Testament anointed both priests and kings. But from another perspective the order in our title, priest, king and prophet is also true. Consider, for instance, the general flow of the Old Testament books of the English bible. We begin with the priestly books (the Pentateuch), then move to the kingly books and conclude with the prophetic books. To consider the value of this order, we need to think a little about what these offices are, and how they function in the bible. But before we begin, a note of caution is in order. What follows are not hard and fast categories. Jesus Christ is not three officers; he is one person whose work can be seen from these three perspectives or emphases. Having said that, it is advantageous to look at these three distinct offices of the Bible, with a view to seeing how they might be distinguished one from another. We start with the priest. The priest does precisely what he is told to do. Leviticus, the most obvious priestly book of the Old Testament, is a series of divine speeches. The priests are not supposed to figure out what to do they simply follow the detailed set of instructions that they are given. The priest s focal point for his labor is the worship environment at the center of a culture. From one perspective, the priest is a representative of the Father, whose specific directions the priest follows. The king, on the other hand, has to know how to take the general equity of the laws provided by God in one historical circumstance and make application to their specific context. They engage in a set of specific actions to enforce the equity of God s law and serve the people of their kingdom. The book of Proverbs is given to instruct a prince in how to become a king. This takes wisdom, not simply following a set of laws woodenly. (By the way, much of the debate over theonomy resulted, in my opinion, from a misunderstanding of the manner in which kings reign. Kings always had to apply a set of laws in a wise fashion. No theonomist worth his salt ever thought that the civil ruler was to apply, for instance, the case laws of Exodus in a wooden unthinking fashion. The king was not a priest.) The focal point of the king s labor is his own land those within his specific jurisdiction. From one perspective, the King is a representation of the Son, who is King Jesus, ruling His people through service. The prophet goes one step further. While the priest serves by acting in particular specific ways and the king serves by making judicial determinations in wisdom, the prophet advances the culture by means of his speech. The prophet speaks into the historical condition and by his Spiritempowered tongue, brings a new historical situation into existence. He accomplishes this by means of language. His is not the preservative kingly function of civil order, but the function of advancing the culture in an increasing maturity and godliness. His focal point of labor is the world. He is a representation of the Spirit s calling the world to worship the Son. 3

4 The priest listens with his ear so that he might obey, the king acts with his hand that he might serve his people in love and the prophet speaks with his mouth that the world might be transformed and go from glory to glory. This pattern of office can be seen in the general history of Old Testament Israel. From Moses to David to Daniel, Israel seemed to move through a progression of emphases. First, the priestly period going from Moses to Saul, then a kingly period going from Saul to the Exile, and finally a prophetic period from the Exile to the time of our Savior. Israel began with a stress on sanctuary service, then moved to ruling well in her own country and finally became the advisor to the nations. Now, some may point to the life of the greater Israel, Jesus, as the basis for the order of prophet first, then priest and king. After all, one could reason, Jesus began with a teaching ministry, then served as both priest and sacrifice on the cross, and was then enthroned as King of Kings. But at least in the gospel of John, we see the order I have suggested above. Over and over in the climactic fourth gospel, Jesus tells us that He is not acting of His own initiative, but He is obeying the Father in his earthly minister. Jn 8:28 I do nothing of Myself; but as My Father taught Me, I speak these things. Jn 8:29 I always do those things that please Him. Jn 14:31 as the Father gave Me commandment, so I do. Jn 5:19 Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner. As the priest hears and obeys, so does Jesus in the record of his earthly ministry in John s gospel. And from John s perspective, Christ on the cross is more king than priest. From the cross, Jesus dispenses gifts, exercises sovereignty over both Pilate and the soldiers, and culminates His work with a victor s cry of It is finished! The Servant-King brings the community of the Church into being through his kingly labors on the cross. Finally, John s gospel concludes with the gift of the empowering Holy Spirit being breathed into the disciples so that they might be sent forth to change the face of the world through their speech. The great prophetic work of the Lord Jesus Christ will be accomplished by those He has raised up for global mission. So, from this perspective, both Israel and the greater Israel moved from priest to king to prophet. And so do we. When we are children, or job is to be priest-like. We are to have wide open ears to hear the words of our fathers and to obey them in detail. When we mature into adult life, we are ready to become kings, ruling wisely in our homes and our communities by means of loving sacrificial service with our hands, bleeding for those we are called by God to command. And finally, we turn hoaryheaded. We are called and enabled to pour forth wise speech. This Spirit-empowered analysis and corrective to our culture is the tool by which God brings a new reality into existence. We move from being sons to fathers to grand-fathers. 4

5 Ezekiel A New Sabbath for God s People Student Handout - Lesson 2 Ezekiel 1-7 Day 1 - God Takes the World in Hand Part 1 Chapter 1:1-2:7 Ezekiel s Vision and Commission Objective To help you understand the vision of judgment and hope that Ezekiel saw as he was commissioned by God to be the priest and prophet to God s people in captivity Greetings Attendance and Accountability Did you get a good night s sleep, bring your Bible, bring a writing utensil, and read your homework assignment? Memory Verse Ezekiel 2:3 And He said to me: Son of man, I am sending you to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me; They and their fathers have transgressed against Me to this very day. Outline of Ezekiel 1. Ezekiel 1-7 Day 1 - God Takes the World in Hand 2. Ezekiel 8-13 Day 2 - Firmament-Rulers of Israel to be Judged 3. Ezekiel Day 3 - Plants, Trees and the Coming Judgment 4. Ezekiel Day 4 - Climax Rulers, City and Land to be Destroyed 5. Ezekiel 24-33a Day 5 - Swarms of Nations Fall 6. Ezekiel 33b-39 Day 6 A New Adam and a New Eden 7. Ezekiel Day 7 - A New Sabbath for God s People Review Introduction - Ezekiel 1-7 Day 1 - God Takes the World in Hand Time: Fifth year of the exile 1:1-2:2 Vision of the Chariot Day 1 - Light 2:3-7 Commission Day 2 - Firmament 2:8-3:11 Message Day 3 Food 3:12-21 Watchman Day 4 - Rule 3:22-5:17 City Day 5 - Swarms 6 Mountains Day 6 - Man 7 Land Day 7 - Rest Lesson Ezekiel 1:1-3:11 Ezekiel s Vision, Commission, and Message 1:1-2:2 Vision of the Chariot Day 1 - Light Verse 1 - in the thirtieth year Verse 2 in the fifth year of King Jehoiachin s captivity Verse 3 - Ezekiel the priest Verses 4-28 The Chariot-Throne of God (see illustration) 1) Natural Forces 2) Colors 3) The Four Angels ( living creatures ) a) Man-like (verse 5) b) Four faces (verse 6,8,10) (see chart) c) Four wings (verses 6,8,9,11,23-25) d) Straight feet or legs / the soles of their feet were like bronze calves feet (verse 7) e) Like burning coals of fire with lightning (verse 13) see also Psalm 104:4 f) Led by the Holy Spirit (verses 12,17,19-21) 5

6 4) The Chariot - Wheels and eyes 5) The Firmament 6) The Throne 7) Ezekiel s reaction 2:3-7 Commission - Day 2 - Firmament Verses 3-7 Commission Verses 3-4 Son of man (literally, son of Adam ). Verses 5 and 7 Speak, whether they listen or not. Verse 6 - Ezekiel - Fear the Lord and not the people! When we sin, let us be those who are soft hearted when it comes to receiving rebukes from the Lord, through His word and through the voice of our brothers and sisters in Christ, that the Lord may restore us to fellowship with Himself and them Homework Read Ezekiel 3:12-5:17. Try and figure out how this portion of Scripture relates to the fourth and fifth day of creation. Work on memorizing the outline for Ezekiel and Ezekiel 2:3. Pray / Prep for Worship 6

7 The Gospels and the Four Faces of the Cherubim Gospel Focal Decade Cherubim Face Distinctives Focus of Action Office Stressed Covenantal Period Connection OT Historical Period Aaron s Blood Anointing Architectura l Stress Epistles Matthew Mark 30s 40s 50s John 60s Ox Lion Eagle Man Moses Life, Sermons, Retelling of Law Jerusalem Immediately, Kingly Works Gentiles and Women, Travel Narrative Son of Man Land World Priest King Moses (Mosaic Covenant) Sinaitic David (Davidic Covenant) Kingdom Prophet/Empero r Nehemiah (Restoration Covenant) Restoration Throne land (Sanctuary, Heaven) New Adam Jesus (New Covenant) Ear (Priestly Hearing) Tabernacl e James Hand (Kingly Action) Foot (Worldly Witness) Temple Ezekiel s Temple Acts, Paul s 14 Epistles (Hebrews) 1 and 2 Peter Luke Jude, John s 3 Epistles, Revelation 7

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9 ekiel A New Sabbath for God s People Student Handout Lesson 3 Ezekiel 1-7 Day 1 - God Takes the World in Hand Part 2 Chapter 2:8-5:17 Food, Rule, and City Objective To help you understand that chronic unrepentant sin results in the severe judgments of God Greetings Attendance and Accountability Did you get a good night s sleep, bring your Bible, bring a writing utensil, and read your homework assignment? Memory Verse - Ezekiel 2:3 And He said to me: Son of man, I am sending you to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me; They and their fathers have transgressed against Me to this very day. Outline of Ezekiel 1. Ezekiel 1-7 Day 1 - God Takes the World in Hand 2. Ezekiel 8-13 Day 2 - Firmament-Rulers of Israel to be Judged 3. Ezekiel Day 3 - Plants, Trees and the Coming Judgment 4. Ezekiel Day 4 - Climax Rulers, City and Land to be Destroyed 5. Ezekiel 24-33a Day 5 - Swarms of Nations Fall 6. Ezekiel 33b-39 Day 6 A New Adam and a New Eden 7. Ezekiel Day 7 - A New Sabbath for God s People Review Lesson Ezekiel 2:8-5:17 Day 3 (Food), Day 4 (Rule), and Day 5 (City) 2:8-3:11 Message Day 3 - Food 2:8-3:3 Scroll-food 3:4-11 Israel is hard faced ) and hard hearted and will not listen to Ezekiel s words. 3:12-21 Watchman Day 4 Rule Ezekiel, ruler in the firmament 3:22-5:17 City Day 5 Swarms (Another seven-fold structure!) 3: Day 1 Light Ezekiel brings light (God s Word) to the exiles 4:1-8 - Day 2 Firmament Iron plate between Ezekiel (God) and Jerusalem 4: Day 3 Bread and Wine Ezekiel given bread and water 5:1-2 - Day 4 Rulers Ezekiel as heavenly judge (ruler) over Jerusalem 5:3-6 - Day 5 Swarms Ezekiel s head and beard (his glory cloud ) 5: Day 6 Man The men and women of Jerusalem will perish 5: Day 7 Sabbath God will rest from his fury Homework Read Ezekiel 6 and 7 and write down any connections you see between these chapters and the 6th and 7th Days of the Creation Week. As you read chapter 7, write down repeated phrases. Work on outline and verse memorization Pray / Prep for Worship 9

10 Ezekiel A New Sabbath for God s People Student Handout - Lesson 4 Ezekiel 1-7 Day 1 - God Takes the World in Hand Part 3 Chapters 6-7 Mountains and Land Objective To help you see that, though God is patient and merciful, the wrath of God is severe when it comes Greetings Attendance and Accountability Did you get a good night s sleep, bring your Bible, bring a writing utensil, and read your homework assignment?. Memory Verse QUIZ NEXT WEEK! Ezekiel 2:3 And He said to me: Son of man, I am sending you to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me; They and their fathers have transgressed against Me to this very day. Outline of Ezekiel 1. Ezekiel 1-7 Day 1 - God Takes the World in Hand 2. Ezekiel 8-13 Day 2 - Firmament-Rulers of Israel to be Judged 3. Ezekiel Day 3 - Plants, Trees and the Coming Judgment 4. Ezekiel Day 4 - Climax Rulers, City and Land to be Destroyed 5. Ezekiel 24-33a Day 5 - Swarms of Nations Fall 6. Ezekiel 33b-39 Day 6 A New Adam and a New Eden 7. Ezekiel Day 7 - A New Sabbath for God s People Review Lesson Ezekiel 6-7 Mountains and Land 6:1-14 Mountains - Day 6 - Man - False mountains worshipping false gods on false mountains - Verses Many-fold judgments - Verses Many-fold judgments - Verses 8-10 MERCY! 7:1-27 Land Day 7 Sabbath The end of the de-creation! Verses Repeated phrases: - Verses 2,3,6 (see also verses 10-12) An (the) end has come - Verses 3,4,8,9 (see also verses 20 and 27) ways and abominations - Verses 4, 9 My eye will not spare, nor will I have pity - Verses 4,9,27 Then you shall know that I am the Lord - Verse 11 None Verses Judgment! 1) Financial ruin Verses ) Death by the sword or starvation Verses ) Destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple Verses ) A Famine for the Word of God Verse ) Terror and confusion a) Not rejoicing v. 7 b) Wailing v. 11 c) Mourning v. 16, 27 d) Horror v. 18 e) Shame v. 18 f) No peace v. 25 g) Rumors v. 26 When trouble is h) Trembling hands v

11 May the Lord keep us sensitive, both as individuals and as a nation, to the promptings of the Holy Spirit regarding our own sin and not allow us to become hardened as Israel had become, lest His terrible, pitiless wrath fall upon us. For He indeed is the Lord! Homework Read Ezekiel 8-9. QUIZ ON EZEKIEL 2:3; Work on outline memory. Pray / Prep for Worship 11

12 Ezekiel A New Sabbath for God s People Student Handout Lesson 5 Ezekiel 8-13 Day 2 - Firmament-Rulers of Israel to be Judged Part 1 Chapter 8-9 Abominations That Cause Desolation Objective To help you understand the abomination of desolation with a view to pray for holiness, especially within the church leadership and to keep yourself from sin as well. Greetings Attendance and Accountability Did you get a good night s sleep, bring your Bible, bring a writing utensil, and read your homework assignment? Memory Verse QUIZ! New memory verse Ezekiel 11: Then I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within them, and take the stony heart out of their flesh, and give them a heart of flesh, 20 that they may walk in My statutes and keep My judgments and do them; and they shall be My people, and I will be their God. Outline of Ezekiel 1. Ezekiel 1-7 Day 1 - God Takes the World in Hand 2. Ezekiel 8-13 Day 2 - Firmament-Rulers of Israel to be Judged 3. Ezekiel Day 3 - Plants, Trees and the Coming Judgment 4. Ezekiel Day 4 - Climax Rulers, City and Land to be Destroyed 5. Ezekiel 24-33a Day 5 - Swarms of Nations Fall 6. Ezekiel 33b-39 Day 6 A New Adam and a New Eden 7. Ezekiel Day 7 - A New Sabbath for God s People Review Lesson Ezekiel 8-9 Abominations that Cause Desolation Introduction to Ezekiel 8-13 Day 2 - Firmament-Rulers of Israel to be Judged Introduction to the Abomination (Detestables) of Desolation In response to the abomination (detestable acts) of the people, God packs up and departs, leaving the land of Israel and the people of God desolate of His presence. This is often followed by the coming in of the enemies of God as His instrument of judgment on His people. 1) The Flood of Noah - Genesis 2) Eli and His Sons - 1 Samuel 3) The Apostasy of the Priesthood in Ezekiel s Day - Ezekiel 4) New Testament Daniel 9, Matthew 24 Chapter 8 A Four-Fold Abomination Verses 8:3-6 8:7-13 8: :16-17 Abomination Image of Jealousy Shrine of Idols Weeping for Tammuz Worshipping the Sun Location North gate of city Outer wall of Temple Inner wall of Temple Temple court People All Elders Women of Temple Priests 1) The Image of Jealousy Verses 3-6 2) The Shrine of Idols Verses ) Weeping for Tammuz Verses

13 4) Worshipping the Sun Verses Three-fold judgment: Chapter 9 Judgment by God s angels Chapter 10 Judgment by God s fiery presence Chapter 11- Judgment by God s Word Chapter 9 - Judgment by God s Angels Verses 1-3 Angelic Elders / Priests / Levites Verses 4-7 A New Passover / Flood Verses 8-11 The New Moses Intercedes Have a student read these verses Homework Read Ezekiel and work on memorization of Ezekiel 11:19-20 and of the outline for the book. Pray / Prep for worship 13

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15 ekiel A New Sabbath for God s People Student Handout Lesson 6 Ezekiel 8-13 Day 2 - Firmament-Rulers of Israel to be Judged Part 2 Chapter Judgment by Yahweh s Fiery Presence and Word Objective To help your understand that God is indeed a consuming fire in His righteous judgments for sin and that you should be responsive to His Word as it calls you to repentance and to lives lived in holy obedience to Him Greetings Attendance and Accountability Did you get a good night s sleep, bring your Bible, bring a writing utensil, and read your homework assignment? Memory Verse Ezekiel 11: Then I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within them, and take the stony heart out of their flesh, and give them a heart of flesh, 20 that they may walk in My statutes and keep My judgments and do them; and they shall be My people, and I will be their God. Outline of Ezekiel 1. Ezekiel 1-7 Day 1 - God Takes the World in Hand 2. Ezekiel 8-13 Day 2 - Firmament-Rulers of Israel to be Judged 3. Ezekiel Day 3 - Plants, Trees and the Coming Judgment 4. Ezekiel Day 4 - Climax Rulers, City and Land to be Destroyed 5. Ezekiel 24-33a Day 5 - Swarms of Nations Fall 6. Ezekiel 33b-39 Day 6 A New Adam and a New Eden 7. Ezekiel Day 7 - A New Sabbath for God s People Review Lesson Ezekiel Judgment by Yahweh s Fiery Presence and Word Three-fold judgment: Chapter 9 Judgment by God s angels Chapter 10 Judgment by God s fiery presence Chapter 11- Judgment by God s Word Chapter 10 Judgment by Yahweh s Fiery Presence Verses 1-7 Yahweh goes from His throne Temple threshold and calls down fire on Jerusalem Verses 8-17 Wheels Chapter 11 Judgment by God s Word Verses Jaazaniah = Yahweh hears - Azzur (Jaazaniah s father) = Help - Pelatiah = Yahweh delivers - Benaiah (Pelatiah s father) = Yahweh builds Verses 4-13 Prophecy against Jerusalem city leaders Verses Hope given before the desolation! Verses The Desolation! 15

16 Like Ezekiel, may the Lord grant us to know the state of our own personal lives, and that of our families, cities and nation so that may think, speak, and act rightly in response to His judgments upon us. Homework Read Ezekiel 12-13; Work on the memorization of the outline of Ezekiel (quiz in two weeks!) and the memorization of Ezekiel 11:19-20 Pray / Prep for Worship 16

17 Ezekiel A New Sabbath for God s People Student Handout Lesson 7 Ezekiel 8-13 Day 2 - Firmament-Rulers of Israel to be Judged Part 3 Chapter Five Messages of Coming Judgment Objective To encourage you to be true prophets and prophetesses of God, speaking and acting only according to what the Scriptures say. Greetings Attendance and Accountability Did you get a good night s sleep, bring your Bible, bring a writing utensil, and read your homework assignment? Memory Verse Ezekiel 11: Then I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within them, and take the stony heart out of their flesh, and give them a heart of flesh, 20 that they may walk in My statutes and keep My judgments and do them; and they shall be My people, and I will be their God. Outline of Ezekiel QUIZ NEXT WEEK! 1. Ezekiel 1-7 Day 1 - God Takes the World in Hand 2. Ezekiel 8-13 Day 2 - Firmament-Rulers of Israel to be Judged 3. Ezekiel Day 3 - Plants, Trees and the Coming Judgment 4. Ezekiel Day 4 - Climax Rulers, City and Land to be Destroyed 5. Ezekiel 24-33a Day 5 - Swarms of Nations Fall 6. Ezekiel 33b-39 Day 6 A New Adam and a New Eden 7. Ezekiel Day 7 - A New Sabbath for God s People Review Lesson Ezekiel Five Messages of Coming Judgment Chapters Five Messages of Coming Judgment Chapters Seven Messages to the Elders of Israel Chapters Seven Messages of Doom for the Elders Chapter 24 The Destruction of Jerusalem! Chapters Five Messages of Coming Judgment 1) Message 1 - The Prince (Zedekiah) Will Flee - 12:1-162) Message 2 - The People Will Eat Their Bread in Horror 12: ) Message 3 - No More False Visions - 12: ) Message 4 - No More Delay of Visions 12: ) Message 5 - False Prophets and Prophetesses Will Be Judged - Chapter 13 5a) 13: The False Prophets Will be Judged 5b) 13:17-23 The False Prophetesses Will be Judged Homework Read Ezekiel 14-15; Quiz on outline next week! Work on memory verse Pray / Prep for worship 17

18 Ezekiel A New Sabbath for God s People Student Handout Lesson 8 Day 3 Plants, Trees and the Coming Judgment Part 1 Chapter Israel, the Fruitless Vine Objective To exhort you to be fruitful vines in the Kingdom of God Greetings Attendance and Accountability Memory Verse QUIZ NEXT WEEK! Ezekiel 11: Then I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within them, and take the stony heart out of their flesh, and give them a heart of flesh, 20 that they may walk in My statutes and keep My judgments and do them; and they shall be My people, and I will be their God. Outline of Ezekiel QUIZ. Review Lesson - Chapters Israel, the Fruitless Vine Ezekiel Day 3 - Plants, Trees and the Coming Judgment Ezekiel is a series of seven messages to the elders of Israel which followed the five messages of judgment in chapters 12 and 13: Message 1 - Chapter 14:1-11 Day 1 Elders Idolatry Message 2 - Chapter 14:12-23 Day 2 Jerusalem is Worse than Sodom 1) Famine verse 13 2) Wild beasts verse 15 3) Sword verse 17 4) Pestilence verse 19 Message 3 - Chapter 15 Day 3 - Parable of the Vine Each of us who call ourselves followers of God are called vines in the Kingdom of God and as such are to bear fruit. This fruit consists of worship of Him, obedience to His word, and lives lived in holiness and love before all men. To bear this fruit, we must abide in Him, which means staying connected to His Word, and to His body, the church. May we all pray and strive to this end! Homework Read Ezekiel 16 and 17 How do these chapters remind you of Days 4 and 5 of Creation?; Memorize Ezekiel 11: QUIZ NEXT WEEK! Work on outline memory Pray / Prep for Worship 18

19 Name Ezekiel Outline 1. Ezekiel 1 - Day 1 - God Takes the in Hand 2. Ezekiel -13 Day 2 - -Rulers of Israel to be 3. Ezekiel 14- Day 3 - Plants, and the Coming 4. Ezekiel -23 Day 4 - Rulers, and Land to be 5. Ezekiel 24-33a Day 5 - of Fall 6. Ezekiel 33b- Day 6 A New and a New 7. Ezekiel -48 Day 7 - A New for God s 19

20 Ezekiel A New Sabbath for God s People Student Handout Lesson 9 Day 3 Plants, Trees and the Coming Judgment Part 2 Chapter 16 Parables of the Adulterous Wife Objective To encourage you to remember how good the Lord has been to you and to serve Him with gladness all of their lives Greetings Attendance and Accountability Did you get a good night s sleep, bring your Bible, bring a writing utensil, and read your homework assignment? Memory Verse QUIZ - Ezekiel 11:19-20 Outline of Ezekiel 1. Ezekiel 1-7 Day 1 - God Takes the World in Hand 2. Ezekiel 8-13 Day 2 Firmament - Rulers of Israel to be Judged 3. Ezekiel Day 3 - Plants, Trees and the Coming Judgment 4. Ezekiel Day 4 - Climax Rulers, City and Land to be Destroyed 5. Ezekiel 24-33a Day 5 - Swarms of Nations Fall 6. Ezekiel 33b-39 Day 6 A New Adam and a New Eden 7. Ezekiel Day 7 - A New Sabbath for God s People Review Leading us up to the destruction of Jerusalem that will take place in chapter 24. three series of messages are delivered by Yahweh to Ezekiel: Five Messages of judgment Chapters Seven Messages to the elders in exile Chapters Seven Messages of doom for the elders Chapters Last week we covered the first three of the seven messages of chapters In today s lesson, we will covers Message 4 in chapter 16. Lesson Chapters 16 Parables of the Adulterous Wife Message 4 - Chapter 16 Day 4 - Parable of the Adulterous Wife A. Ezekiel 16:1-22 Israel, the Unfaithful Bride, Does Not Remember Yahweh B. Ezekiel 16:23-34 Israel s Pagan Lovers C. Ezekiel 16:35-43 Yahweh Judges Israel for Her Unfaithfulness B Ezekiel 16:44-52 Israel is Worse Than Her Unfaithful Sisters A Ezekiel 16:53-63 Yahweh, the Faithful Bridegroom, Remembers Israel A. Ezekiel 16:1-22 Israel, the Unfaithful Bride, Does Not Remember Yahweh Verses 1-9 Israel, the helpless baby Verses Israel the beautiful bride Verses Israel, the unfaithful bride Verses Israel the wicked parent B. Ezekiel 16:23-34 Israel s Pagan Lovers 1) Egypt (verse 26) 2) Philistia (verse 27) 3) Assyria (verse 28) and 4) Babylon (Chaldea, verse 29). 20

21 C. CENTER - Ezekiel 16:35-43 Yahweh Judges Israel for Her Unfaithfulness B Ezekiel 16:44-52 Israel is Worse Than Her Unfaithful Sisters - Samaria (verses 46-47, 51) - Sodom (verses 49-50) A Ezekiel 16:53-63 Yahweh, the Faithful Bridegroom, Remembers Israel When we are discouraged or brought under conviction of sin, we should remember how good and how gracious God has been to us. He has called us to Himself in salvation through Jesus. He has made us His children and part of His bride, the church, by covenant. He has sustained us day by day in body, soul and spirit. He has assured us that He will never leave us nor forsake us. And He has given us the Holy Spirit as a seal and guarantee of our eternal inheritance in heaven. Homework Read Ezekiel looking for connections with Days 5, 6 and 7 of creation; Work on memory of the outline Pray / Prep for Worship 21

22 Ezekiel A New Sabbath for God s People Student Handout Lesson 10 Day 3 Plants, Trees and the Coming Judgment Part 3 Chapter Punished for Their Own Sins Objective To remind you to keep short accounts of your own sins, to no blame others, and to repent in order to be restored to fellowship with God and men. Greetings Attendance and Accountability Did you get a good night s sleep, bring your Bible, bring a writing utensil, and read your homework assignment? New Memory Verse - Ezekiel 18: Cast away from you all the transgressions which you have committed, and get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. For why should you die, O house of Israel? 32 For I have no pleasure in the death of one who dies, says the Lord God. Therefore turn and live! Outline of Ezekiel 1. Ezekiel 1-7 Day 1 - God Takes the World in Hand 2. Ezekiel 8-13 Day 2 Firmament - Rulers of Israel to be Judged 3. Ezekiel Day 3 - Plants, Trees and the Coming Judgment 4. Ezekiel Day 4 - Climax Rulers, City and Land to be Destroyed 5. Ezekiel 24-33a Day 5 - Swarms of Nations Fall 6. Ezekiel 33b-39 Day 6 A New Adam and a New Eden 7. Ezekiel Day 7 - A New Sabbath for God s People Review - We will see hints of Days 5, 6 and 7 in Ezekiel 17, 18, and 19 respectively Lesson Chapters Punished For Their Own Sins Message 5 - Chapter 17 Day 5 Parable of the Great Eagle Ezekiel 17 The Parable of the Great Eagles Parable v Explanation v Future Fulfillment v Great eagle Nebuchadnezzar God the Father Highest cedar branch Jehoiachin Zerubbabel / Jesus Land / Mountain Babylon Promised Land / World Fruitful vine / tree Judah in Babylon Restored Israel / Church Second great eagle Pharaoh / Egypt Seed of the land Zedekiah Birds / Trees of the field Nations around Israel / World coming to Jesus via the church Verses 1-10 The Parable of the Great Eagles Verses The Parable Explained Verses Future Fulfillment Have a student read these verses. 22

23 Message 6 - Chapter 18 Day 6 - Judgment for Present Generation s Sins The Righteous Father 18:5-9 5 But if a man is just And does what is lawful and right; 6 If he has not eaten on the mountains, nor lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, 6b Nor defiled his neighbor s wife, nor approached a woman during her impurity; 7a If he has not oppressed anyone, but has restored to the debtor his pledge; Has robbed no one by violence, 7b But has given his bread to the hungry And covered the naked with clothing; 8 If he has not exacted usury nor taken increase, but has withdrawn his hand from iniquity and executed true judgment between man and man; 9a If he has walked in My statutes And kept My judgments faithfully 9b He is just; He shall surely live! Says the Lord God. The Wicked Son 18: If he begets a son who is a robber Or a shedder of blood, Who does any of these things 11 And does none of those duties, The Righteous Grandson 18: If, however, he begets a son Who sees all the sins which his father has done, And considers but does not do likewise; 11b But has eaten on the mountains 12b Lifted his eyes to the idols Or committed abomination 11c Or defiled his neighbor s wife; 15a Who has not eaten on the mountains, nor lifted his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, 12a If he has oppressed the poor and needy, Robbed by violence Not restored the pledge 16a Has not oppressed anyone, Nor withheld a pledge Nor robbed by violence, 13a If he has exacted usury or taken increase 13b Shall he then live? He shall not live! If he has done any of these abominations, He shall surely die; His blood shall be upon him. 15b Nor defiled his neighbor s wife; 16b But has given his bread to the hungry And covered the naked with clothing; 17a Who has withdrawn his hand from the poor And not received usury or increase, 17b But has executed My judgments And walked in My statutes 17c He shall not die for the iniquity of his father; He shall surely live! Message 7 - Chapter 19 Day 7 - Lamentation for the Line of David Homework Read Ezekiel 20-21; On the sheet provided, write down all of the verse numbers in which you find the following words/phrases in Ezekiel 20:1-44. Pray / Prep for worship 23

24 Repeated Words / Phrases in Ezekiel 20:1-44 Read Ezekiel 20:1-44 and write down the verse numbers where each of the following words or phrases is found. (New King James Version) Inquire - Abominations - Oath - (My) hand - Rebelled - Idols - My anger - My fury - My name - Profaned - Gentiles - Wilderness - My Sabbaths - My statutes - My judgments - Fathers - Bring you/them in/out - 24

25 Ezekiel A New Sabbath for God s People Student Handout Lesson 11 Day 4 Climax Rulers, City, and Land to be Destroyer - Part 1 Chapter Abominations Bring Fire and the Sword Objective To help you to continue to see the hope of Israel s restoration and of the salvation of the world in the midst of God s judgment. Greetings Attendance and Accountability Did you get a good night s sleep, bring your Bible, bring a writing utensil, and do your homework assignment? Memory Verse - Ezekiel 18: Cast away from you all the transgressions which you have committed, and get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. For why should you die, O house of Israel? 32 For I have no pleasure in the death of one who dies, says the Lord God. Therefore turn and live! Outline of Ezekiel 1. Ezekiel 1-7 Day 1 - God Takes the World in Hand 2. Ezekiel 8-13 Day 2 Firmament - Rulers of Israel to be Judged 3. Ezekiel Day 3 - Plants, Trees and the Coming Judgment 4. Ezekiel Day 4 - Climax Rulers, City and Land to be Destroyed 5. Ezekiel 24-33a Day 5 - Swarms of Nations Fall 6. Ezekiel 33b-39 Day 6 A New Adam and a New Eden 7. Ezekiel Day 7 - A New Sabbath for God s People Review Lesson Chapter Abominations that Bring Fire and the Sword (Day 4) A. 20:1-44 Abominations of the Fathers B. 20:45-49 Prophecy of Fire C. 1:1-32 The Prophecy of the Sword and its Fulfillment D. 22:1-16 Abominations of the Bloody City C 22:17-22 Dross B 22:23-31 Wild Animals A 23 Abominations of the Daughters Chapter 20:1-44 Abominations of the Fathers Repeated words/phrases Inquire Verses 1,3,31 Profaned 9,14,16,21,22,24,39 Abominations Verses 4,7,8,30 Gentiles 9,14,22,23,32,41 Oath 5,6,15,23,28,42 Wilderness 10,13,15,16,17,18,21,23,35,36 (My) hand - Verses 5,6,15,22,23,28,33,34,42 My Sabbaths Verses 12,13,16,20,21,24 Rebelled 8, 13, 21,38 My statutes Verses 11,13,16,18,19,21,24,25 Idols Verses 7,8,16,18,24,31,39 My judgments Verses 11,13,16,18,19,21,24,25 My anger Verses 8,21 Fathers Verses 4,18,24,27,30,36,42 My fury Verses 8,13,21,33,34 Bring you/them in/out Verses My name Verses 9,14,22,39,44 6,9,15,34,35,37,38,41,42 1) Verses 5-12 Unfaithful in Egypt 2) Verses Unfaithful in the Wilderness 3) Verses Unfaithful in the Promised Land 4) Verses Unfaithful in Exile, like their fathers 25

26 Summary of Ezekiel 20:1-44 Detail on some of the repeated words/phrases 1) Oath 2) Abominations / Idols / Rebelled 3) (My) hand 4) My anger / fury 5) My name / profaned / Gentiles 6) Wilderness / Bring them out 7) My statutes, judgments, Sabbaths 8) Fathers Chapter 20:45-49 Prophecy of Fire 1) Set your face toward the south 2) Preach against the south 3) Prophecy against the forest land, the South Chapter 21:1-17 The Prophecy of the Sword A. Verses 1-2 Yahweh is against His people B. Verses Because He will cut off the righteous and the wicked C. Verses 6-7 Ezekiel should sigh deeply D. Verses 8-10a The sword of the Lord is polished and sharp! E. Verse 10b Is this a time for rejoicing? D Verse 11 The sword of the Lord is polished and sharp! C Verse 12 Ezekiel should cry and wail B Verse 13 Because it is a testing A Verses The Lord has spoken Verses 1-2 (A.) and (A ) Verses 4-5 (B.) and 13 (B ) Verses 6-7 (C.) and 12 (C ) Verses 8-10a (D.) and 11 (D ) Verse 10b (E.) Chapter 21:18-32 Fulfillment of the Sword A. Verses The sword for Judah or Ammon B. Verses Babylonian divination C. Verse 24 Judah receives the sword D. Verses Judah Overthrown until He comes C Verse 28 Ammon receives the sword B Verse 29 Ammonite divination A Verses Fire for Ammon 26

27 Verses (A.) and 30-32(A ) Verses (B.) and 29(B ) Verse 24 (C.) and Verse 28 (C ) Verses (D.) Homework Read Ezekiel 22-23; Work on the memory verse and outline Prayer / Prep for Worship 27

28 Ezekiel A New Sabbath for God s People Student Handout Lesson 12 Day 4 Climax Rulers, City, and Land to be Destroyer - Part 2 Chapter The Bloody City and the Unfaithful Sisters Objective To show you the consequences of long term sin in the life of the nation of Israel and in your own life as well. Greetings Attendance and Accountability Did you get a good night s sleep, bring your Bible, bring a writing utensil, and do your homework assignment? Memory Verse - Ezekiel 18: Cast away from you all the transgressions which you have committed, and get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. For why should you die, O house of Israel? 32 For I have no pleasure in the death of one who dies, says the Lord God. Therefore turn and live! Outline of Ezekiel 1. Ezekiel 1-7 Day 1 - God Takes the World in Hand 2. Ezekiel 8-13 Day 2 Firmament - Rulers of Israel to be Judged 3. Ezekiel Day 3 - Plants, Trees and the Coming Judgment 4. Ezekiel Day 4 - Climax Rulers, City and Land to be Destroyed 5. Ezekiel 24-33a Day 5 - Swarms of Nations Fall 6. Ezekiel 33b-39 Day 6 A New Adam and a New Eden 7. Ezekiel Day 7 - A New Sabbath for God s People Review 20:1-44 Abominations of the Fathers 20:45-49 Prophecy of Fire 21:1-32 The Prophecy of the Sword and its Fulfillment 22:1-16 Abominations of the Bloody City 22:17-22 Dross 22:23-31 Wild Animals 23 Abominations of the Daughters Today we will cover the last four sections of this outline Lesson Chapter The Bloody City and the Unfaithful Sisters Chapter 22 Abominations of the Blood City, Dross and Wild Animals Verses 1-16 Abominations of the Bloody City Verses Wild Animals Verses Dross Chapter 23 Two Unfaithful Sisters Verses 1-4 Oholah and Oholibah Israel called Oholah = her own tent/tabernacle Judah called Oholibah = woman of the tent or the tent is in her 28

29 Verses Outline: Verses 5-8 Israel is unfaithful Verses 9-10 Israel s ruin Verses Judah is unfaithful Verses Judah s ruin Verses Israel and Judah are unfaithful Verses Joint ruin Verses 5-8 Israel is unfaithful Verses 9-10 Israel s ruin Verses Judah is unfaithful Verses Judah s ruin Verses Israel and Judah are unfaithful 1. Adultery 2. Blood is on their hands Verses Joint ruin May the Lord grant us all the grace and strength to remain faithful to Him and not play the part of the lewd woman by being unfaithful to the Lord as Israel and Judah did. Homework Read Ezekiel chapters 24-28; Work on memorizing outline and memory verse. Pray / Prep for Worship 29

30 Ezekiel A New Sabbath for God s People Student Handout Lesson 13 Day 5 Swarms of Nations Fall - Part 1 Chapter The Fall of the Six Objective To help you to see that sin in the church will result in greater sin among the nonchristians and bring about God s judgment on both. Greetings Attendance and Accountability Did you get a good night s sleep, bring your Bible, bring a writing utensil, and do your homework assignment? Memory Verse QUIZ NEXT WEEK! Ezekiel 18: Cast away from you all the transgressions which you have committed, and get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. For why should you die, O house of Israel? 32 For I have no pleasure in the death of one who dies, says the Lord God. Therefore turn and live! Outline of Ezekiel 1. Ezekiel 1-7 Day 1 - God Takes the World in Hand 2. Ezekiel 8-13 Day 2 Firmament - Rulers of Israel to be Judged 3. Ezekiel Day 3 - Plants, Trees and the Coming Judgment 4. Ezekiel Day 4 - Climax Rulers, City and Land to be Destroyed 5. Ezekiel 24-33a Day 5 - Swarms of Nations Fall 6. Ezekiel 33b-39 Day 6 A New Adam and a New Eden 7. Ezekiel Day 7 - A New Sabbath for God s People Review Lesson Chapters The Fall of the Six Chapter 24 The Siege of Jerusalem Verses 1-14 Jerusalem the Cooking Pot Verses Ezekiel s Wife Dies Chapters Judgment on the Nations Introduction 1) Ammon 4) Philistia 7) Egypt 2) Moab 5) Tyre 3) Edom 6) Sidon A. First Pair - Ammon and Moab Ezekiel 25:1-11 B. Second Pair Edom and Philistia Ezekiel 25:12-17 C. Third Pair Tyre and Sidon Ezekiel Chapter 26 Proclamation Against Tyre 30

31 Chapter 27 Lamentation For Tyre Chapter 28 Proclamation against Tyre s Rulers Verses 1-10 Tyre s Political Leader Condemned Verses Tyre s Religious Leader Condemned Chapter 28:20-24 Proclamation Against Sidon Chapter 28:25-26 Future Hope Even in the midst of all of this judgment and wrath on Israel and the nations around her, there is yet hope, both for her and for them. Yahweh will again gather the people from exile and bring them back to the Promised Land. Instead of being a mockery in the sight of the Gentile nations, Israel will be hallowed in their sight (verse 25). Israel will again be established as the priestly people of God, and a light to the Gentiles all around her. Homework Read Ezekiel 29:1-33:20; Quiz on memory verses next week!. Pray / Prep for Worship 31

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33 l A New Sabbath for God s People Student Handout Lesson 14 Day 5 Swarms of Nations Fall - Part 2 Chapter 29-33a The Fall of Egypt and Her Allies Objective Objective To help you to see that trust in any other savior (Egypt) other than the Lord Jesus will result in God s judgment and misery. Greetings Pray with the students for the Lord s blessing on their class Attendance and Accountability Ask the students, Did you get a good night s sleep, bring your Bible, bring a writing utensil, and do your homework assignment? Westminster Shorter Catechism If used, briefly go over the question(s) and answer(s) for this quarter. Memory Verse QUIZ Outline of Ezekiel QUIZ NEXT WEEK! 1. Ezekiel 1-7 Day 1 - God Takes the World in Hand 2. Ezekiel 8-13 Day 2 Firmament - Rulers of Israel to be Judged 3. Ezekiel Day 3 - Plants, Trees and the Coming Judgment 4. Ezekiel Day 4 - Climax Rulers, City and Land to be Destroyed 5. Ezekiel 24-33a Day 5 - Swarms of Nations Fall 6. Ezekiel 33b-39 Day 6 A New Adam and a New Eden 7. Ezekiel Day 7 - A New Sabbath for God s People Review Lesson Chapters 29-33a The Fall of Egypt and Her Allies Introduction A. 29:1-16 Pharaoh and Egypt s Future B. 29:17-21 Nebuchadnezzar Given Egypt C. 30:1-19 Egyptian Cities Fall D. 30:20-26 Arms of Pharaoh Broken C 31 Multitude of Egypt Brought Low B 32:1-16 Lamentation for Pharaoh A 32:17-32 Lamentation for Multitude of Egypt Conclusion: 33:1-20 Watchman Punished for One s Own Sins A. 29:1-16 Pharaoh and Egypt s Future (Tenth year, tenth month, twelfth day) B. 29:17-21 Nebuchadnezzar Given Egypt (Twenty seventh year, first month, first day) This C. 30:1-19 Egyptian Cities Fall (No time reference) D. 30:20-26 Arms of Pharaoh Broken (Eleventh year, first month, seventh day) 33

34 C 31 Multitude of Egypt Brought Low (Eleventh year, third month, first day) 1) Assyria s greatness verses 3-9 2) Assyria s sin verse 10 3) Assyria s judgment verses 11-18a 4) Pharaoh/Egypt, like Assyria - verse 18b B 32:1-16 Lamentation for Pharaoh (Twelfth year, twelfth month, first day) A 32:17-32 Lamentation for Multitude of Egypt (Twelfth year, twelfth month (presumably) fifteenth day) Conclusion: 33:1-20 Watchman Punished for One s Own Sins (No time reference) Verses 1-11 Verses The destruction of Jerusalem is at hand! In between the siege of Jerusalem (chapter 24) and her destruction, which we will come to in the next lesson (chapter 3:21ff), we have seen the judgment of many great Gentile nations. This tells us that the book of Ezekiel is not just the account of the fall and rise of Israel, but of the de-creation and re-creation of the entire world! Homework Read Ezekiel 33:21-34:31; QUIZ ON OUTLINE NEXT WEEK! Pray / Prep for Worship 34

35 Ezekiel A New Sabbath for God s People Student Handout Lesson 15 Day 6 A New Adam and a New Eden Part 1 Chapters 33b-34 The False Shepherds / Yahweh the True Shepherd Objective To show you that repentance and the reestablishment of godly leadership, in family, church and state, is what will bring a nation back from apostasy and the judgments of God Greetings Attendance and Accountability - Did you get a good night s sleep, bring your Bible, bring a writing utensil, and do your homework assignment? Memory Verses Ezekiel 36: For I will take you from among the nations, gather you out of all countries, and bring you into your own land. Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean; I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them. Then you shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; you shall be My people, and I will be your God. Outline of Ezekiel QUIZ Review Introduction to Day 6 A New Adam and a New Eden Outline (Jordan) A. 33:21-33 Who Will Possess the Land? B. 34 False and True Shepherds C. 35:1-36:15 Mount Seir (Edom) Verses Israel s Mountains D. 36:16-38 Regathering and New Heart C 37:1-14 Resurrection B 37:15-28 Reunion Under a True Shepherd A Gog and Magog Lesson - Chapter 33b-34 The False Shepherds / Yahweh the True Shepherd A. Chapter 33:21-33 Who Will Possess the Land? Verses Jerusalem Captured / Ezekiel Speaks Verses Who Will Possess/Inherit the Land! 1) Eating meat with blood 2) Worshipping idols 3) Murder 4) Relying on the sword (military strength) 5) Abominations 6) Adultery 35

36 Verses B. Chapter 34 False and True Shepherds Verses 1-10 False Shepherds 1) Feeding themselves instead of the sheep verses 2-3 2) Not caring for the weak and the sick verse 4 3) Scattering the sheep, putting them at risk from the beasts of the field verse 5 4) Causing the sheep to wander and to be lost verse 6 Verses Yahweh, the True Shepherd False Shepherds Starving verses 2-3 Sick, weak and vulnerable - verse 4 Prey for the beasts of the field verse 5 No shepherd verse 6 Yahweh, the True Shepherd Well fed verses 26-27a, 29 Dwelling in safety verse 25b, 27b, 28b Beasts driven out verse 25a, 28a Flock of God verses Let us pray that the shepherds in our churches will be faithful to teach and rule their flocks according to the Word of God and that the sheep will hear and obey this Word as well! Homework Read Ezekiel and work on the new memory verses. What sins does Yahweh accuse Mount Seir (Edom) of in chapter 35? Pray / Prep for Worship

37 Name Ezekiel - Outline 1. Ezekiel 1- Day 1 - Takes the World in 2. Ezekiel -13 Day 2 Firmament - of to be Judged 3. Ezekiel 14- Day 3 -, Trees and the Judgment 4. Ezekiel Day 4 - Climax, City and to be Destroyed 5. Ezekiel 24 - Day 5 - of Nations 6. Ezekiel 33b- Day 6 A Adam and a Eden 7. Ezekiel 40- Day 7 - A New for People

38 Ezekiel A New Sabbath for God s People Student Handout Lesson 16 Day 6 A New Adam and a New Eden Part 1 Chapter 35-37a Mountains Judged, Dry Bones Live Objective To help you to see and to trust that the Lord is more powerful than even your own sin to accomplish His will in their lives Greetings Attendance and Accountability Did you get a good night s sleep, bring your Bible, bring a writing utensil, and do your homework assignment? Memory Verses Ezekiel 36: For I will take you from among the nations, gather you out of all countries, and bring you into your own land. Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean; I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them. Then you shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; you shall be My people, and I will be your God. Outline of Ezekiel 1. Ezekiel 1-7 Day 1 - God Takes the World in Hand 2. Ezekiel 8-13 Day 2 Firmament - Rulers of Israel to be Judged 3. Ezekiel Day 3 - Plants, Trees and the Coming Judgment 4. Ezekiel Day 4 - Climax Rulers, City and Land to be Destroyed 5. Ezekiel 24-33a Day 5 - Swarms of Nations Fall 6. Ezekiel 33b-39 Day 6 A New Adam and a New Eden 7. Ezekiel Day 7 - A New Sabbath for God s People Review Lesson Chapters 35-37a Mountains Judged, Dry Bones Live A. 33:21-33 Who Will Possess the Land? B. 34 False and True Shepherds C. 35:1-36:15 Mount Seir(Edom) Verses Israel s Mountains D. 36:16-38 Regathering and New Heart C 37:1-14 Resurrection B 37:15-28 Reunion Under a True Shepherd A Gog and Magog Last week we covered parts A. and B. of this outline and this week we will cover parts C., D., and C and look for some elements of Days 3, 4, and 5 of Creation in them. C. Chapter 35:1-36:15 Mount Seir (Edom) Cursed / Israel s Mountains Blessed Chapter 35 Mount Seir is Judged Chapter 36:1-15 The Mountains of Israel Will Be Blessed Verses 1-7 Verses 8-15